52% of scam victims lose money, more than twice the 2025 rate.

May 27, 2026

52% of scam victims lose money, more than twice the 2025 rate. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by F-Secure in May 2026. It covers topics including Financial Loss, Scams, Consumer Security. The original data appears in Scam Intelligence & Impacts Report 2026. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 5/11/2026

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52% of scam victims lose money, more than twice the 2025 rate. This data was published by F-Secure and covers Financial Loss, Scams, Consumer Security.

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This statistic comes from Scam Intelligence & Impacts Report 2026, published by F-Secure on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.f-secure.com/en/partners/insights/scam-intelligence-and-impacts-report-2026.

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This statistic relates to Financial Loss, Scams, Consumer Security. Browse more statistics on Financial Loss or from F-Secure.

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52% of scam victims lose money, more than twice the 2025 rate.

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